Weekly Summary 2021-02-19

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How to exploit Database-Independent Connectivity from Node.js, using OpenLink’s High-Performance ODBC Drivers

This simple guide includes use of our Virtuoso ODBC Drivers that extend access to the LOD Cloud Knowledge Graph.

Situation Analysis

What

You are a Data Scientist, working primarily with Node.js, with a need for data access that’s independent of specific Database Management Systems (DBMS).

Why

You don’t want to duplicate effort (e.g., re-writing code) for each target DBMS.

How …

See post detailing how to make ODBC connections from Node.js to ODBC-compliant databases using the OpenLink ODBC and Virtuoso ODBC Drivers.

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